CPU · Desktop · Intel
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
20C/20T · 125 W · Launched Oct 2024CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
72.8
1.46× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
110
2.21× ref
CPU single-thread
62.1
1.24× ref
CPU gaming
52.4
1.05× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
70.5
1.41× ref
Street price
$396
410 €
CPU overall per $100
18.4
TDP
125 W
CPU overall per watt
0.58
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 16.9k | – | points | 1 avg. | 113 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 479 | 436–514 | samples/min | 133 runs | 123 | 7 Nov 2025 – 8 Jun 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 496 | 436–538 | samples/min | 123 runs | 118 | 12 Mar 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 47.9 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 110 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 20.6k | 16.3k–23.5k | points | 158 runs | 89.5 | 12 Aug 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 23.8k | 20.2k–26.8k | points | 175 runs | 97.5 | 11 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 1,480 | – | points | 1 avg. | 87.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 35.9k | – | points | 1 avg. | 117 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 58.6k | – | points | 8670 avg. | 113 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 75.9 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 111 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 34.1k | – | vsamples | 68 avg. | 124 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,316 | – | points | 1 avg. | 60.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 679 | – | points | 1 avg. | 61.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 862 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 3,169 | 3,044–3,439 | points | 142 runs | 67.8 | 12 Aug 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,860 | 2,644–3,040 | points | 164 runs | 63.7 | 11 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 135 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,020 | – | points | 1 avg. | 52.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1711.1k | – | points | 8 avg. | 77.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,929 | – | points | 8670 avg. | 59.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 96.8 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 61.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerBase CPU gaming rating (720p) | 2026 | 133 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 52.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 70.3 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 52.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 13.6k | – | points | 138 avg. | 76.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 13.4k | – | points | 80 avg. | 80.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 9,788 | – | points | 928 avg. | 54.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 11.7k | – | points | 15 avg. | 53.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 12.3k | – | points | 334 avg. | 72.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 141.3k | – | points | 191 avg. | 79.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 10.3k | – | points | 150 avg. | 70.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 111.2k | – | points | 124 avg. | 68.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data256 runs2 Nov 2026ComputerBase3 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser639 runs5 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)4 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking1 average6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench8 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026